This monthly free tour explores some of the mysteries of historical Lorca

Route name: Visita Teatralizada La Daga Roja

Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted human settlers for thousands of years. The municipal archaeological museum shows a wide selection of artifacts dating back into prehistory, tracing the various settlements which left remains in Lorca: The Argarics, Iberians, Moors, Jews and Christians. The imposing Mediaeval castle dominates the skyline, the Jewish synagogue of the Jewish quarter just below it still surviving intact, and the city at its foot filled with ornate Baroque buildings.

This free guided theatrical tour of the city uncovers some of the myths and legends of the old city as it wends its way through the historic old quarter, stopping at some of the most important historical buildings in the city. The tour is in Spanish, but as with all of these tours, there is plenty to see, leaflets are available in English from the tour office, and once armed with a map and this basic orientation, the city can be revisited at any time and the locations explored at leisure.

From time to time Lorca runs special guided tours in English, which can be seen in the feed below. Tours for groups in English can also be arranged in advance by the tourist office on request.

This tour leaves from outside the Tourist Information Office in the Plaza de España at 11:00, and takes about an hour and a half.